(Light Red (Rose) : Lincoln : 1979)
This code is listed in our database as a cross-reference to PPG code 51048; therefore, the results below are from that code.

1979 paint by Ford with short manufacturer/year paint code of 2W. This red automotive paint color is most commonly known as Light Red (Rose). Another common paint color promotional name is Maroon Purple. The color formulation has been used only in 1979, primarily by Lincoln; but also by Ford. See the full detailed list below.

The short make/year code for this paint on a 19237 in 1979, is 2W. The code 2W is unique to this paint color formulation for this year; therefore, the code can be used along with the manufacturer and year to specify the paint. For example: "2W 1979 Ford". The longer Ford paint manufacturing code is M5646 or M5646A. Ford production paint codes starting with M are usually followed by a 4 digit number and the letter "A" indicating its an exterior paint. For example, the same code ending in the letter "G" is common for accent paints. These longer manufacturing codes are useful for tracking paint usage.

Example of 1979 Ford 2W See more information on "1979 Ford 2W"
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Usage list 1979 Ford 2W paint (more information)

year	make	model	code	paint name	comment
				Maroon Purple	|PPG/Dupont Cross-Ref 1990|
1979	Ford		2W	Light Red (Rose)
1979	Lincoln	MarkV	2W	Light Red (Rose)

Paint Manufacturer Codes
Ford : M5646A, M5646
Make/Year Code : 2W
PPG/Ditzler : 51048
Dupont : 45788, 45788AM, 45788LH
Sherwin Williams : 30239
RM/BASF : 9911

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